[:en]GOD’S FAITHFULNESS AND MERCY A famous hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” was written by Thomas Chisholm (1866-1960). Born in a log cabin in Franklin Kentucky, he became a Christian at 27 and entered the ministry at 36. However, poor health forced him to retire the ministry after just one year. During the rest of his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/21/18)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
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[:en]YOUR JOURNEY Our life’s journey is a mystery. We do not know what is ahead of us. We can never tell what things can happen in the future. On our way, we encounter mountains and valleys, rivers and plains, crowded highways and lonely road. We experience highs and lows, joys and sorrows, conflict and loss,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/20/18)[:]
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[:en]GOD’S BEAUTIFUL CREATION “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1) The following are created by God: First day – Light and Darkness Second day – Sky and Water Third day – Land and Plants/Vegetation Fourth day – Sun, Moon and Stars Fifth day – Living creatures in sky and sea… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/19/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 12[:]
[:en]SPIRITUAL GIFTS (vs. 1-11) The issue of spiritual gifts was splitting the Corinthian church. It had become symbol of spiritual power causing rivalries. Some people developed spiritual pride thinking that they were more spiritual than others because of their gifts. They used their gifts to manipulate others and served their own self-interest. The misuse of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 11[:]
[:en]PROPRIETY IN WORSHIP (vs. 1-16) In Corinthian church, there arose a big problem concerning morals because of two cultural backgrounds between Jewish and Greek women. Jewish women always covered their heads in worship while Greek women are used to worship without head coverings. Paul offered solution that came from his desire for unity among church… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 10[:]
[:en]WARNINGS FROM ISRAEL’S HISTORY (vs. 1-13_ Paul reminded the believers that God was not pleased with the people of Israelite because they commited the following sins: Idolatry – they made a gold calf and worshiped it in the wilderness (Exo. 32). Later, the Israelites also worshiped Baal of Peor (Num. 25:1-9) Sexual immorality – The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 9[:]
[:en]THE RIGHTS OF AN APOSTLE (vs. 1-27) When some Corinthians questioned Paul’s authority and apostleship, he defended by saying that the personally saw and talked with Christ and was called by Him. Paul had the right to hospitality, to be married and to be paid for his work. But he willingly gave up these rights… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 9[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 8[:]
[:en]FOOD SACRIFICED TO THE IDOLS (vs. 1-13) For a matured Christian, eating foods sacrificed to idols is nothing because he considers idols as nothing. But he should avoid eating it if it will offend some Chrisitians with sensitive conscience. A Christian friend is tied to Chrstian responsibility. New believers are sensitive to what is right… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 8[:]
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[:en]TRUE REPENTANCE COMES FROM THE HEART In many cultures, loud weeping, walling and tearing of clothing are ways of lamenting sorrows. In Old Testament time, a plague of locust devasted the land of Judah. Joel, the prophet called the people to truly repent to avoid further judgment. He called for a response from deep inside: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/18/18)[:]
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[:en]TELL IT TO JESUS I love to sing this song “Tell It To Jesus” written by Jeremiah Rankin because you can tell ALL — your burden, your grief, your pain, your sorrows, your tears, your anxieties your troubles, your problems, your temptations, your fears, your weaknesses, your doubts, your sickness, and your needs to Jesus. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/17/18)[:]